Liquid crystal module unit and portable computer having the same

ABSTRACT

A liquid crystal display device including a first liquid crystal display panel disposed between a first cover and a second cover, a second liquid crystal display panel disposed between the first cover and the second cover, wherein a rear face of the second liquid crystal display panel faces a rear face of the first liquid crystal display panel, a main frame disposed between the first and second liquid crystal display panels, and a plate to connect the second liquid crystal display panel to the main frame.

The present invention claims the benefit of Korean Patent ApplicationNo. 10-2006-0060205 filed in Korea on Jun. 30, 2006, which is herebyincorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a liquid crystal display device and aportable computer having the liquid crystal display device, and moreparticularly, to a portable computer with a plurality of liquid crystaldisplay panels.

2. Discussion of the Related Art

In general, a liquid crystal display (LCD) device has better visibilityand lower power consumption than a cathode ray tube (CRT) of a similarsize. In addition, the LCD device is lightweight and slim. Accordingly,the LCD device is spotlighted as a next generation display for mobilephones, computers, televisions, and the like.

In particular, when the LCD device is applied to a portable computer,the LCD device having an LCD panel is connected to a main body of theportable computer by a hinge so that the LCD panel can be folded on themain body to enhance the portability of the portable computer. FIGS. 1Aand 1B are perspective views of a related art portable computer. Asshown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, a portable computer 501 includes a LCD device505 having a LCD panel 520 and a main body 701 connected to the LCDdevice 505 by a hinge 730.

The LCD device 505 includes a variety of parts for displaying an image.That is, the LCD device 505 includes a driver for driving the LCD panel520, and a backlight assembly (not shown) for emitting light toward therear surface of the LCD panel 520. The LCD device 505 further includesrear and front cases 560 and 510, respectively, for protecting theabove-described parts. The front case 510 is designed to cover an edgeof the LCD panel 520 except for a display area for displaying an image.The rear case 560 is an outermost cover disposed on a rear surface ofthe backlight assembly to protect the LCD panel 520 and the backlightassembly from outer impact and foreign objects.

The main body 701 is connected to the LCD device 505 by the hinge 730.The main body 701 typically includes a central process unit (CPU), amemory device, a disk drive, and the like. A power supply unit 720 istypically provided on a bottom of the main body 701 and an input unit710 is provided on a top of the main body 701. A pointing device may befurther provided on the main body 701.

As described above, the LCD device 505 having a display unit 525 isconnected to the main body 701 having the input unit 710 by the hinge730. Accordingly, when the portable computer 501 is not being used, theLCD device 505 having the display unit 525 is typically folded on themain body 701, thereby protecting the input device 710 and the displayunit 525 of the LCD device 505.

In order to obtain the display information of the LCD panel 520, the LCDdevice 505 is unfolded from the main body 701. This is troublesome for auser, especially when the user intends to obtain simple information fromthe LCD device 505. The user has to open the LCD device 505 to obtaininformation displayed on the LCD panel 520, thereby creating aninconvenience to the user.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, the present invention is directed to a liquid crystaldisplay device and a portable computer having the liquid crystal displaydevice that substantially obviates one or more of the problems due tolimitations and disadvantages of the related art.

An object of the present invention is to provide a liquid crystaldisplay device that includes first and second liquid crystal displaypanels.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a liquid crystaldisplay device that can easily be mass-produced.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a liquid crystaldisplay device that conveniently displays information to a user on theexterior of a portable computer.

Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth inthe description which follows, and in part will be apparent from thedescription, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Theobjectives and other advantages of the invention will be realized andattained by the structure particularly pointed out in the writtendescription and claims hereof as well as the appended drawings.

To achieve these and other advantages and in accordance with the purposeof the present invention, as embodied and broadly described, the aliquid crystal display device and a portable computer having the liquidcrystal display device includes a first liquid crystal display paneldisposed between a first cover and a second cover, a second liquidcrystal display panel disposed between the first cover and the secondcover, wherein a rear face of the second liquid crystal display panelfaces a rear face of the first liquid crystal display panel, a mainframe disposed between the first and second liquid crystal displaypanels, and a plate to connect the second liquid crystal display panelto the main frame.

In another aspect, a portable computer, includes a liquid crystaldisplay device having a first liquid crystal display panel disposedbetween a first cover and a second cover to display a first imagethrough the first cover, a second liquid crystal display panel disposedbetween the first cover and the second cover to display a second imagethrough the second cover, wherein a rear face of the second liquidcrystal display panel faces a rear face of the first liquid crystaldisplay panel, a main frame disposed between the first and second liquidcrystal display panels, and a plate to connect the second liquid crystaldisplay panel to the main frame, and a main body connected to the liquidcrystal display device.

In another aspect, a method for forming a liquid crystal display deviceincludes the steps of forming a first liquid crystal display paneldisposed between a first cover and a second cover, forming a secondliquid crystal display panel disposed between the first cover and thesecond cover, wherein a rear face of the second liquid crystal displaypanel faces a rear face of the first liquid crystal display panel,forming a main frame disposed between the first and second liquidcrystal display panels, and forming a plate to connect the second liquidcrystal display panel to the main frame.

It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description andthe following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and areintended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a furtherunderstanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute apart of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention andtogether with the description serve to explain the principles of theinvention. In the drawings:

FIGS. 1A and 1B are perspective views of a related art portablecomputer;

FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a liquid crystal display deviceaccording to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIGS. 2B-D are alternative exemplary views of an enlarged portion A ofFIG. 2A;

FIG. 3A is a top view of the liquid crystal display device according toan embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3B is a sectional view taken along the line III-III′ of FIG. 3A;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of the plateof FIG. 3A;

FIGS. 5A and 5B are perspective views of a portable computer accordingan exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a view of a portable computer having a second display unitaccording to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary embodiment forcontrolling the liquid crystal display device according to the presentinvention; and

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an alternative exemplaryembodiment for controlling the liquid crystal display device accordingto the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of thepresent invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings.

FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a LCD device 5 according to anexemplary embodiment of the present invention and FIGS. 2B-D arealternative exemplary views of an enlarged portion A of FIG. 2A. Asshown in FIG. 2A, a LCD device 5 includes first and second covers 10 and60, and first and second LCD panels 20 and 70 disposed between andprotected by the first and second covers 10 and 60. While not shown,each of the first and second LCD panels 20 and 70 has a variety ofdevices for realizing the display functions thereof, That is, each ofthe first and second. LCD panels 20 and 70 includes a LCD panel, adriver for driving the LCD panel, and a driving circuit unit having avariety of circuit devices.

Disposed between the first and second covers 10 and 60 is a main frame50 for supporting and protecting the first and second LCD panels 20 and70. The first and second covers 10 and 60 are shaped to receive thefirst and second LCD panels 20 and 70. In addition, the first and secondcovers 10 and 60 are coupled to each other to support and protect thefirst and second LCD panels 20 and 70 from outer shock and foreignobjects. In particular, the main frame 50 is disposed between the firstand second LCD panels 20 and 70 such that it supports the first andsecond LCD panels 20 and 70.

A plate 100 is disposed between the second LCD panel 70 and a rearsurface of the main frame 50. The main frame 50 supports the plate 100.As shown in FIG. 2B, the plate 100 has a body 105, a first supportingportion 110, and a second supporting portion 120. The first supportingportion 110 is formed at an edge of the body 105 that is bent toward thefirst LCD panel 20 to prevent the plate 100 from moving. The secondsupporting portion 120 is formed to support the second LCD panel 70. Inother words, the plate 100 is provided with a first supporting portion110 by which the plate is fixed on the main frame 50 and a secondsupporting portion to support the second LCD panel 70. The secondsupporting portion 120 may be formed by bending a portion of the body105 to correspond to a shape of the second LCD panel 70 to prevent thesecond LCD panel 70 from moving. The body 105 supports the load of thesecond LCD panel 70. Also, the second cover 60 is provided with anopening for the second LCD panel 70 to an external side.

Moreover, the shape or size of the second supporting portion 120 formedon the body 105 may be varied to accommodate a variety of shapes andsizes of the second LCD panel 70. The shape and size of the body 105 andthe second supporting portion 120 can be adjusted according to the shapeand size of the second LCD panel 70. Similarly, the second cover 60 isdesigned to correspond to the shape and size of the second LCD panel 70such that the dual LCD device 5 having display panels formed on oppositesurfaces is realized. Therefore, it is possible to standardize the LCDdevice 5 using the plate 100 corresponding to the second LCD panel 70.

As described above, it is possible to effectively fix and support thesecond LCD panel 70 without any additional structures or other membersassembled with the plate 100 by forming the second supporting portion120 on the body 105 of the plate 100. Further, the plate 100 whichsupports the second LCD panel 70 may be supported by the main frame 50to prevent shaking. In other words, the plate 100 is fixedly supportedon the main frame 50 that supports the first LCD panel 20.

The first supporting portion 110 that supports the plate 100 on the mainframe 50 is formed on the body 105 of the plate 100. The firstsupporting portion 110 is formed to correspond to at least one side ofthe main frame 50. That is, in order to stably support the plate 100 onthe main frame 50, the first supporting portion 110 is formed on theplate 100 to be supported on at least one side of the main frame 50.Furthermore, the first supporting portion 110 may be formed onadditional sides of the main frame 50.

As described above, since the plate 100 is fixedly supported on the mainframe 50, the second LCD panel 70 can be effectively supported and fixedin the LCD device 5 without using any additional members for fixing thesecond LCD panel 70 to the first LCD panel 20. Therefore, by applyingthe plate 100 to the LCD device 5, the manufacturing time of the LCDdevice 5 can be reduced, making it possible to more efficientlymass-produce the LCD device 5.

Each of FIGS. 2B-D is an alternative exemplary view of an enlargedportion A of FIG. 2A. FIG. 2C illustrates an alternative arrangement ofthe second supporting portion 120. In particular, the second supportingportion 120 is formed along three sides of the second LCD panel 70. FIG.2D illustrates another arrangement of the first supporting portion 110.In particular, the first supporting portion 110 is formed along twosides of the plate 100.

The plate 100 may be formed of aluminum alloy, stainless steel, orreinforced plastic. However, other materials may be used withoutdeparting from the scope of the invention. The plate 100 is formed to bedurable against outer impact and vibration and is also lightweight.Further, cut-out holes 130 may be formed on the body 105 of the plate100 to reduce the weight of the plate 100. That is, portions (i.e.,portions that correspond to the cut-out holes 130) of the body 105except for portions supporting the main frame 50 and the second LCDpanel 70 are cut away from the body 105, thereby minimizing the weightof the body 105. For example, a cut-out hole 130 is formed on a regionsurrounded by the second supporting portion 120 to minimize the weightas shown in FIG. 2B. As the rigidity of the body 105 may he weakened dueto the cut-out hole 130, a portion of the body 105 around the cut-outhole 130 is designed to enhance the rigidity of the body 105, i.e., theplate 100 is designed to enhance the rigidity of the body 105. Since thethickness and weight of the plate 100 can be reduced by using a propermaterial and/or an efficient design, the thickness and weight limitationproblems of the LCD device 5 can be solved.

In addition, since the second LCD panel 70 can be detachably mounted onthe plate 100, assembly line compatibility for manufacture is possible.That is, when covers using the plates 100 and covers not using theplates 100 are separately manufactured, it is possible to manufacturethe dual-display LCD device 5 and single-display LCD device of therelated art in the same assembling line.

FIG. 3A is a top view of a LCD device 5 according to an exemplaryembodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a sectional viewtaken along line III-III′ of FIG. 3A. The support structure of the mainframe 50 and the plate 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 3A.The first cover 10 is omitted to better illustrate a rear surface of theLCD device 5. The support structure of the plate 100 and the second LCDpanel 70 will be described with reference to FIG. 3B.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the LCD device 5 includes the first and second LCDpanels 20 and 70. The main frame 50 supports the first LCD panel 20. Thesecond LCD panel 70 is provided on a rear surface of the main frame 50.The plate 100 is provided on the rear surface of the main frame 50 tosupport and fix the second LCD panel 70.

As shown in FIG. 3B, the LCD device 5 includes the first and second LCDpanels 20 and 70. The first LCD panel 20 is supported on the main frame50 and protected by the first cover 10. The second LCD panel 70 isprovided on the rear surface of the first LCD panel 20. In particular,the second LCD panel 70 is provided on the rear surface of the mainframe 50.

In order to allow the body 105 of the plate 100 to be supported on themain frame 50, a hook, a chevron 155, or a two-sided tape 150, forexample, may be formed on the first supporting portion 110. FIG. 3Bshows an example where the two-sided tape 150 is provided to the firstsupporting portion 110. FIG. 4 shows an example where the chevron 155 isformed on the first supporting portion 110.

As described above, by forming the supporting force enhancing unit suchas the hook, chevron 155, or two-sided tape 150 on the first supportingportion 110, the plate 100 can be supported on the main frame 50 and thefirst cover 10 by fixing the first supporting portion 110 on the rearportion of the main frame 50. Therefore, the plate 100 can be freelyadjusted at the second cover 60 such that the position of the second LCDpanel 70 can be easily adjusted.

As described above, the plate 100 is supported and fixed on the mainframe 50 and the first cover 10 by the first supporting portion 110 thatprevents the shaking of the plate 100. In addition, a shock absorbingmember 140, such as sponge, may be provided under the body 105 of theplate 100. The first LCD panel 20 has a backlight assembly (not shown)having a plurality of optical members. When an outer shock or vibrationis applied to the LCD device 5, the optical members of the backlightassembly may collide with the plate 100. As a result, the opticalmembers of the first LCD panel 20 may be damaged, thereby deterioratingthe display quality. Hence, the shock absorbing member 140 absorbs theshock and vibration to minimize the problems caused by the collisionbetween the first LCD panel 20 and the plate 100.

Moreover, the plate 100 supports and fixes the second LCD panel 70. Thesecond supporting portion 120 is formed on the body 105 of the plate 100to support and fix the second LCD panel 70. The second supportingportion 120 may be formed by bending a portion of the body 105 of theplate 100. The second supporting portion 120 may be bent toward thesecond cover 60 to support the sides of the second LCD panel 70.

As described above, the plate 100 is formed between the second cover 60and the main frame 50. As no additional structure for supporting/fixingthe second LCD panel 70 is required in the LCD device 5, the cost ofmanufacturing the LCD device 5 can be reduced. Furthermore, theassembling time of the second LCD panel 70 is also reduced, therebyincreasing productivity of the LCD device 5.

As the second supporting portion 120 is bent toward the second cover 60,the second LCD panel 70 can be easily attached to and detached from thesecond supporting portion 120. Therefore, the plate 100 can becompatibly applied to any production lines or manufacturing processesfor manufacturing the LCD device 5. That is, the dual LCD device 5 canbe compatibly manufactured using the plate 100 on any production lines.

FIG. 4 is a view of another exemplary embodiment of the plate of FIG.3A. Referring to FIG. 4, a LCD device 5 includes first and second liquidcrystal display panels 20 and 70. The first supporting portion 110 issupported and fixed or attached to the first cover 10 or the main frame50. The second supporting portion 120 contacts the second cover 60 ofthe second LCD panel 70. The first and second supporting portions 110and 120 are bent having chevrons 155 and the second cover 60 of thesecond LCD panel 120 and the main frame 50 are provided with groovescorresponding to the chevrons 155. As described above, the plate 100 isprovided to fix the second LCD panel 70 on the main frame 50. As aresult, an image can be displayed in two directions.

FIGS. 5A and 5B are perspective views of a portable computer accordingto an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5A, a portable computer 1 includes a main body 201having a power supply unit 220 and a LCD device 5 for displaying animage provided from the main body 201. The LCD device 5 is connected tothe main body 201 by hinges 230. The LCD device 5 has a first LCD panel20 having a first display unit 25 facing an input unit 210 provided onthe main body 201.

The first LCD panel 20 displays the image toward the first cover 10. TheLCD display panel 20 includes a first display unit 25 to function as amain display unit. The first display unit 25 is oriented toward theinput unit 210. The first LCD panel 20 having the first display unit 25may receive electric power from the power supply unit 220.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the second LCD panel 70 of the portable computer 1is disposed with a rear surface facing the first display unit 25. Thatis, the second LCD panel 70 is provided in the second cover 60 toprovide a second display unit 75 with the rear surface facing the firstdisplay unit 25.

The second cover 60 is provided to protect the LCD device 5. In therelated art, the display unit is protected by folding the LCD device 505on the main body 701. In use, the LCD device 505 needs to be unfoldedand the main body 701 is turned on. However, in the present invention,the second display unit 75 is provided in the second cover 60. Hence, animage can be displayed on the second display unit 75 of the second LCDpanel 70 even when the LCD device 5 is folded on the main body 201.

A menu window may be provided on the second display unit 75 by the user.Therefore, even when the LCD device 5 is folded on the main body 201,the portable computer 1 can be quickly operated through the menu windowof the second display unit 75. In addition, a menu input key unit 240for controlling the second LCD panel 70 is provided on the second cover60 to control the menu window disposed on the second display unit 75.The second LCD panel 70 may have a touch-screen function.

As described above, in a state when the backlight assembly of the firstLCD panel 20 is turned off or the LCD device 5 is folded, the user canquickly identify the information of the main body 201 without openingthe LCD panel 5.

FIG. 6 is a view of a portable computer having a second display unit 75according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention. As shownin FIG. 6, the LCD device 5 of the portable computer 1 is connected tothe main body 201 by the hinge 230. The hinge 230 allows the LCD device5 to be folded on the main body 201.

The LCD device 5 includes first and second display units 25 and 75 fordisplaying an image. The first display unit 25 faces the input unit 210of the main body 201. Therefore, the user cannot see the image displayedon the first display unit 25 when the LCD device 5 is folded on the mainbody 201. The second display unit 75 has a second LCD panel 70 exposedthrough the second cover 60. Therefore, even when the LCD device 5 isfolded on the main body 201, the user can identify the information ofthe portable computer 1 through the second display unit 75.

The second display unit 75 may display an initial menu input to theuser. The initial menu can display a music player, e-mail, schedule,digital media broadcasting (DMB) player, and the like. That is, the usercan control relatively simple functions such as an email checkingfunction, a schedule identification function, and an MP3 play functionthrough the second LCD panel 70. Therefore, the portable function of theportable computer 1 can be enhanced.

In addition, the menu input key unit 240 is provided on the second cover60 for the menu selection on the second LCD panel 70. Moreover, aninitial menu can be selected using a touch-screen function of the secondLCD panel 70. Therefore, the second LCD panel 70 provides theinformation to the user even when the LCD device 5 of the portablecomputer 1 is folded on the main body 201. That is, even when thebacklight assembly of the portable computer I is turned off or the LCDpanel 5 is folded on the main body 201, the user can identify theinformation of the main body 201.

As described above, since the second display unit 75 having the secondLCD panel 70 is exposed through the second cover 60, a variety offunctions such as a personal digital assistant (PDA) function, a globalpositioning system (GPS) function, a motion picture play function, amusic play function, and an email function can be displayed on thesecond display unit 75 having the second LCD panel 70. Therefore, aquick view can be realized without opening the LCD device 5 of theportable computer 1. This arrangement provides improved convenience tothe user of the portable computer.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary embodiment forcontrolling the LCD device according to the present invention. As shownin FIG. 7, a central processing unit (CPU) 250 connected to a memory 260provides the information to be displayed on the first and second LCDpanels 20 and 70. In particular, the CPU 250 sends image signals to thefirst and second display units 25 and 75, respectively. The imagedisplayed on the first and second display units 25 and 75 are visible bya user due to the operation of first and second backlight units 25 a and75 a, respectively. A controller 270 connected to the power supply unit220 determines which of the first and second backlight units 25 a and 75a to turn on or off based on whether the LCD device 5 is in an unfoldedstate or a folded state, In this manner, the controller 270 determineswhether information is displayed on a first LCD panel 20 or a second LCDpanel 70. For example, the controller 270 may include a switch thatactivates the first LCD panel 20 when the LCD device 5 is unfolded oractivates the second LCD panel 70 when the LCD device 5 is folded untothe main body 201.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an alternative exemplaryembodiment for controlling the liquid crystal display device accordingto the present invention. As shown in FIG. 8, a CPU 250 connected to amemory 260 provides the information to be displayed on the first andsecond LCD panels 20 and 70. A controller 270 connected to a powersupply unit 220 determines which of the first and second backlight units25 a and 75 a, respectively, are in an on or off state based on whetherthe LCD device 5 is in an unfolded state or a folded state. In addition,the controller 270 determines which of the first and second displayunits 25 and 75, respectively, are to be applied with image data fromthe CPU 250. In this manner, the controller determines whetherinformation is displayed on a first LCD panel 20 or a second LCD panel70. For example, the controller 270 may include a first switch thatactivates the first LCD panel 20 when the LCD device 5 is unfolded oractivates the second LCD panel 70 when the LCD device 5 is folded ontothe main body 201. In addition, the controller 270 may include a secondswitch that applies the image signals from the CPU 250 to the firstdisplay unit 25 when the LCD device 5 is unfolded or applies the imagesignals to the second display unit 75 when the LCD device 5 is folded.

According to the present invention, since the plate 100 supporting andfixing the second LCD panel 70 is disposed between the main frame 50 andthe second LCD panel 70, the LCD device 5 can be easily assembled. Inaddition, there is no need to provide an additional structure forsupporting and fixing the second LCD panel 70 on the first LCD panel 20.As a result, the manufacturing cost and assembling time can be reduced.Therefore, the LCD devices can be easily mass-produced.

In addition, since the plate may be formed of a lightweight materialsuch as aluminum alloy, stainless steel, enhanced plastic, or the like,the overall weight of the LCD device 5 can be reduced, thereby solvingthe weight limitation problem. As described above, the thickness andweight of the plate 100 can be varied according to the material or shapethereof, thereby solving the weight or thickness limitation problem.

Furthermore, since the plate 100 can be easily attached on the firstcover 10 and the main frame 50, the LCD device 5 can be easily assembledin the LCD panel assembling company. In addition, since the second LCDpanel 70 can be detachably attached to the plate, the assembly of thepresent invention can be adapted to any production line. Therefore, astandardized LCD device can be produced using the plate.

As PDA, GPS, motion picture play, music play, email identificationfunctions, and the like can be displayed on the second LCD panel 70provided on the second cover 60, the quick view can be realized withoutopening the LCD device 5. Accordingly, the user of portable computer 1can more easily access common functions without unfolding the LCD device5.

In addition, the LCD device 5 may employ the CPU connected to the mainbody 201, or may employ a second CPU connected to the LCD device 5. Inthe case that the LCD device 5 employs the CPU connected to the mainbody 201, the first LCD panel 20 is turned off when the cover is folded,and the second LCD panel 70 may be turned on. In the case that the LCDdevice 5 employs the second CPU connected to the LCD device 5, theprocessor connected to the main body 201 can be turned off while thesecond processor supports the functionality of the second LCD panel 70.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variousmodifications and variations can be made in the liquid crystal displaydevice and a portable computer having the liquid crystal display panelof the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope ofthe invention. Thus, it is intended that the present invention cover themodifications and variations of this invention provided they come withinthe scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

1-36. (canceled)
 37. A liquid crystal display device, comprising: afirst liquid crystal display panel disposed between a first cover and asecond cover; a second liquid crystal display panel disposed between thefirst cover and the second cover, a rear face of the second liquidcrystal display panel facing a rear face of the first liquid crystaldisplay panel; a main frame disposed between the first and second liquidcrystal display panels; and a plate configured to connect the secondliquid crystal display panel to the main frame, the plate comprising: abody comprising a plurality of cut-out holes; a first supporting portionformed along an edge portion of the body and bent toward the main frameto engage the main frame; and a second supporting portion formed on thebody and bent toward the second cover to accommodate the second liquidcrystal display panel, the bend of the second supporting portion beingdirectly adjacent a bend hole, wherein the cut-out holes comprise: afirst cut-out hole opposite to the second liquid crystal display panel,a plurality of second cut-out, and wherein the first cut-out hole andthe second cut-out holes are on a same plane, and wherein the secondcover is fixed on the first cover.
 38. The liquid crystal display deviceof claim 37, wherein the plate is attached to the main frame by atwo-sided tape.
 39. The liquid crystal display device of claim 37,wherein the first and second supporting portions are integrally formedwith the body.
 40. The liquid crystal display device of claim 37,wherein the plate is formed from at least one of aluminum alloy,stainless steel, or plastic.
 41. The liquid crystal display device ofclaim 37, wherein the second supporting portion includes a plurality ofsupporting ribs defining a space corresponding to a shape of the secondliquid crystal display panel.
 42. The liquid crystal display device ofclaim 37, wherein a resilient member is provided on a surface of thebody.
 43. A portable computer, comprising: a liquid crystal displaydevice comprising: a first liquid crystal display panel disposed betweena first cover and a second cover and configured to display a first imagethrough the first cover; a second liquid crystal display panel disposedbetween the first cover and the second cover and configured to display asecond image through the second cover, a rear face of the second liquidcrystal display panel facing a rear face of the first liquid crystaldisplay; a main frame disposed between the first and second liquidcrystal display panels; and a plate configured to connect the secondliquid crystal display panel to the main frame; and a main bodyconnected to the liquid crystal display device, wherein the platecomprises: a body comprising a plurality of cut-out holes, a firstsupporting portion formed along an edge portion of the body and benttoward the main frame to engage the main frame, and a second supportingportion formed on the body and bent toward the second cover toaccommodate the second liquid crystal display panel, the bend of thesecond supporting portion being directly adjacent a bend hole, whereinthe cut-out holes comprise: a first cut-out hole opposite to the secondliquid crystal display panel, and a plurality of second cut-out holes,and wherein the first cut-out hole and the second cut-out holes are on asame plane, and wherein the second cover is fixed on the first cover.44. The portable computer of claim 43, wherein the liquid crystaldisplay device is connected to the main body by at least one hinge. 45.The portable computer of claim 43, wherein the main body includes: afirst input unit; and a power supply unit to supply electric power tothe main body and the liquid crystal display device.
 46. The portablecomputer of claim 43, wherein the main body includes: a memory; acentral processing unit to control the memory and to send data to thefirst and/or second liquid crystal display panels; and a controller toselect between the first and second liquid crystal display panels. 47.The portable computer of claim 43, wherein the second cover is providedwith a second input unit.
 48. The portable computer of claim 43, whereinthe second liquid crystal display panel is a touch-screen.
 49. Theportable computer of claim 43, further comprising a two-sided tapeformed on the first supporting portion to attach the plate to the mainframe.
 50. The portable computer of claim 49, wherein the first andsecond supporting portions are integrally formed with the body.
 51. Theportable computer of claim 43, wherein the plate is formed from at leastone of aluminum alloy, stainless steel, or plastic.
 52. The portablecomputer of claim 43, wherein the second supporting portion includes aplurality of supporting ribs defining a space corresponding to a shapeof the second liquid crystal display panel.
 53. The portable computer ofclaim 43, wherein a resilient member is provided on a rear surface ofthe body.
 54. The portable computer of claim 53, wherein the resilientmember includes a sponge.